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Harris, Trump Come Out Swinging In Presidential Debate In Philadelphia
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump came out swinging at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Sept. 10 in their first and possibly only presidential debate before the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election. Harris made the first move by shaking Trump's hand on stage — in their first face-to-face encounter. Political observers noted how Harris "baited" the former president, prompting him to look increasingly angry. But Trump entered the "spin room" less than an hour after the debate, saying, "I think it was the best debate, personally, that I've ever …
Politics
New Poll: Undecided Voters At Stake In Presidential Debate, Why It Matters Here
The one and possibly only presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump is on Tuesday, Sept. 10 on ABC News from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. How Democrat Harris and Republican Trump perform from the City of Brotherly Love could be critical to how about 15 percent of undecided voters in Pennsylvania feel about their choice — assuming they watch or later hear about the debate, a political expert said. Early voting begins in Pennsylvania on Monday, Sept. 16 and Election Day is just eight weeks away. The Keystone State i…
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Duo Steals $275K Diamond Watch From Long Island Jeweler, Police Say
Two men are accused of stealing a diamond watch worth more than a quarter-million dollars from a Long Island jeweler. The theft occurred in Greenvale, at the Loucri Jewelers located on Northern Boulevard, at around 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. Nassau County Police said two men entered the store and one distracted the salesperson while the other concealed a Audemars Piguet Royal Oak custom diamond watch. The watch is valued at $275,325. The pair then fled in a Ford SUV. On Thursday, Aug. 1, police arrested Petru Magdas, age 49, and Petru Munteanu, age 28, both of Queens Village, Queens, a…
Obituaries
'Mamma Lombardi,' Long Island Restaurant Matriarch, Dies At Age 92: 'A Beloved Figure'
Condolences are pouring in for the family behind a group of popular Italian restaurants on Long Island mourning the loss of its beloved matriarch. Michelina Lombardi, affectionately known as “Mamma Lombardi” and the namesake of the Holbrook eatery on Furrows Road, died at the age of 92 on Thursday, July 25, according to her obituary. The restaurant confirmed her death in a Facebook tribute, saying the business would be closed Monday, July 29, while relatives mourn her loss. “Through her delicious food she has brought joy and togetherness to so many, enriching those special moments fo…
Obituaries
'Tragic Loss': Newlywed Officer Killed In NY Salon Crash Remembered For 'Bravery, Compassion'
Tributes are pouring in for a beloved NYPD officer who was killed alongside three others in an alleged drunk driving crash at a New York nail salon. Emilia Rennhack was off duty and getting her nails done when an SUV came barreling through the front window of Long Island’s Hawaii Nail & Spa, located in Deer Park on Commack Road, on Friday afternoon, June 28. Rennhack was pronounced dead at the scene alongside the salon’s owner, Jiancai Chen, age 37, of Bayside, Queens, according to Suffolk County Police. Also killed were Yan Xu, age 41, and Meizi Zhang, age 50, both of Flushing, Queens.…
Politics
Poll Shows Tight Race In Special Election For George Santos Congressional Seat
New polling is showing a tight race ahead of New York’s special election to fill George Santos’ vacant House seat. An Emerson College/PIX11 poll of 3rd District voters released Thursday, Jan. 18, shows Democrat Tom Suozzi narrowly leading Republican Mazi Pilip 45 percent to 42 percent. Five percent of voters want someone else for the job while nine percent are still undecided, the poll found. Earlier Report: Election Date Set To Fill George Santos' Vacant House Seat The 3rd District seat – which represents parts of Nassau County and Queens – has sat vacant since Santos was ousted i…
Police & Fire
Men Faked Mass Armed Robberies So 'Victims' Could Get Immigration Protection: FBI
Two New York men are accused of staging at least eight fake robberies so the store owners could receive immigration benefits, authorities said. Long Island resident Rambhai Patel, age 36, of Farmingdale, and New York City Balwinder Singh, age 39, of Queens, are charged with conspiracy to commit visa fraud, the U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts said. FBI agents said they linked the men to four robberies in Massachusetts, two in Pennsylvania, and one in Kentucky and Tennessee. The dates and locations of the alleged fake robberies are: March 22: Richdale Food Shops, Hing…
Politics
Familiar Face Throws Hat In Ring For Congressional Seat Now Held By Embattled George Santos
Former New York Rep. Tom Suozzi is officially jostling for his old job, joining nearly two dozen other political hopefuls looking to ouster embattled Long Island Congressman George Santos from office in 2024. Suozzi, a Democrat who represented the 3rd District covering parts of Nassau County and Queens from 2016 to 2022, formally announced his run Tuesday, Oct. 10. “The madness in Washington, DC, and the absurdity of George Santos remaining in the United States Congress is obvious to everyone,” he said on X, formerly known as Twitter. Former New York Rep. Tom Suozzi.US House Office …
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'Nightmarish' Shark Attack At Coastal NY Beach: Support Swells For Victim
The victim of a shark attack along the New York coast has undergone five surgeries in just over a week, with no end in sight, according to her family. “She…was eagerly anticipating her retirement, when she could — for the first time in her life — take a break.” Tatyana Koltunyuk was bitten by a shark on the left leg on Monday, Aug. 7 while swimming at Rockaway Beach in Queens, setting her forth on a life path her family could not anticipate. The 65-year-old woman was close to retirement, meant to be a promise of rest after a “grueling” life, as her daughter describes in a GoFundMe set up…
Politics
New Poll Reveals Percentage Of NYers Who Support Using SUNY Dorms To House Migrants
New polling is shedding light on how New Yorkers feel about a proposal to house migrants in university dorms. Among the state’s registered voters, 54 percent oppose using SUNY dorms to temporarily house new migrants to New York, while 33 percent are in favor, according to a Siena College poll released Wednesday, June 28. “Voters oppose using SUNY dorms to temporarily house new migrants to New York by a 21-point margin," Siena College pollster Steven Greenberg said in a statement. "It’s opposed by more than three-quarters of Republicans and a majority of independents, while Democrats ar…
Politics
Embattled NY Rep. George Santos 'Proudly' Announces Re-Election Bid: 'We Need A Fighter'
Just 104 days after taking office, embattled New York Congressman George Santos “proudly” announced that he is running for re-election. Santos, whose 3rd District represents parts of Nassau County and Queens, made it official in a statement released Monday, April 17, in which he touted his re-election campaign as being “about TAKING BACK our country and restoring greatness back to New York.” Related Report: Nassau Rep. George Santos Confesses To Defrauding Brazilian Clerk Of $1,300 In Clothing: Report The freshman Republican, age 34, claimed he’s already made “significant efforts” to fulf…
Politics
Historic: House Democrats Elect NY Rep. As Leader, First Black Person To Head Party In Congress
History has been made after House Democrats elected New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries as their leader, marking the first time a Black person will lead a party in either chamber of Congress. The move came in a closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill Wednesday morning, Nov. 30, CNN reports. Earlier Report: NY Congressman Seen As Favorite To Become Dems' Congressional Leader After Pelosi Departure Jeffries, the caucus chair who represents New York’s 8th Congressional District covering eastern Brooklyn and southwestern Queens, was unopposed in running for leader, the outlet reports. The 52-ye…
Politics
New Poll Reveals How Hochul-Zeldin Race Looks Among Those Who Say They Will 'Definitely Vote'
With less than a month to go until New Yorkers choose their next governor, fresh polling shows Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul remains the favorite over her Republican opponent, Rep. Lee Zeldin. Hochul holds a 10-point lead over Zeldin, 51 to 41 percent, among registered voters statewide, including those who are undecided, according to a new Marist poll. Earlier Report: Debate Over Debates: Zeldin Rips Hochul's Offer Of Single Matchup Before Gubernatorial Election Among those who say they "will definitely vote," Hochul's lead is down to an eight-point edge over Zeldin, 52 to 44 pe…
Politics
Migrants Flown To Martha's Vineyard Sue FL Gov. DeSantis For 'Cowardly Political Stunt'
The Venezuelan migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard at the order of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have filed a class-action lawsuit against the Republican leader for using them as "pawns in a political stunt." Lawyers for Civil Rights filed the federal civil rights lawsuit working with the migrants from Joint Base Cape Cod along with Alianza Americas. The groups said these men, women, and children fled their home country out of fear and violence and made a harrowing journey to America only to be caught in a political tug of war and left stranded with no options. “No human being should be used…
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Woman Under Arrest In Westchester For Sex Trafficking May Have Hundreds Of Victims, FBI Says
A woman accused of forcing immigrant women into prostitution in New York may have hundreds of victims, federal investigators said. Ysenni Gomez was arrested Friday, Aug. 12, on charges of sex trafficking in Westchester County and the Bronx, according to the FBI. The agency said Gomez posted an online ad looking for waitresses to work at a restaurant in Manhattan. She later interviewed a woman who responded before telling her she got the job, police said. On the victim’s first day at work, however, Gomez allegedly told the woman there was no waitress job and forced her to have sex wi…
Police & Fire
Undocumented Man Busted For DWI After Driving Through Westbury Residence, Fleeing, Police Say
A Long Island man with multiple arrests on his record who had previously been deported is facing new charges for allegedly driving drunk through an area residence before driving onto a neighbor’s property and attempting to flee on foot, police said. In Nassau County, police said that Blas Flores-Velasquez, age 42, of Brentwood, was driving a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 12 when he crashed into the home occupied by three people in Westbury. Police said that after driving through the Cypress Lane home, Flores-Velasquez proceeded to advanc…
Politics
Astorino Targets Hochul After Migrants Reportedly Flown Into Westchester Airport
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Rob Astorino is calling on transparency from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state government after more flights reportedly carrying migrants were flown into Westchester. Astorino, the former Westchester county executive who was the Republican nominee for governor in 2014 and is running again for that position this year, shared a video of passengers being bused out of the Westchester County Airport after allegedly being brought over the border and flown in from Texas. According to Astorino, two buses went south and one headed north into Somers in Northern…
Politics
Biden Nominates Caroline Kennedy, Figure Skater Michelle Kwan For Ambassador Posts
A pair of prominent public figures have been tabbed for ambassadorships by President Joe Biden. The White House announced that Caroline Kennedy, age 64, the last surviving child of former President John F. Kennedy, has been nominated to serve as an ambassador to Australia after previously filling the same role in Japan for former President Barack Obama. “I am always grateful to the courageous Solomon Islanders and Australian coast watchers who rescued my father during World War 2, and if confirmed, I will work hard to repay this debt," Kennedy said in a statement. "I look forward to collabo…
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New Reports Surface Of Underage Migrants Being Flown Into Westchester County Airport
Hundreds of more migrants have reportedly been flown into New York airports as part of President Joe Biden’s administration’s efforts to resettle them across the East Coast. Over the summer, former County Executive and potential gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino first broke the news that undocumented immigrants were being flown in “secret flights” into the Westchester County Airport. Original story - Undocumented Immigrants Flown Into Westchester County Airport On Private Flights, Reports Say In more recent weeks, planeloads of immigrants have been flown into New York airports, with f…
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Hundreds Of Afghan Refugees Resettling In NY
Hundreds of arrivals from Afghanistan have been welcomed by the new administration running New York as the state “welcomes refugees fleeing violence and instability in Afghanistan.” The new administration running the federal government announced recently that it is prepared to “welcome the arrival of Afghan nationals fleeing violence and instability spreading throughout the troubled nation.” In response, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said that the state’s Refugee Services and Office for New Americans are “both ready to assist those seeking to resettle in New York and continue the state's pro…
Politics
Nassau County DA Nominated For Top NY Court
Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas has been nominated to join the New York State Court of Appeals. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that Singas and Justice Anthony Cannataro were his nominations for the state’s top court, pending the approval of the State Senate. Singas would fill the vacancy left by Judge Leslie Stein, who is retiring next month, while Cannataro would fill the vacancy of Judge Paul Feinman, who died in March. According to the state, “these judges were selected from the lists of impressive, and highly qualified candidates, which were all put forward a…
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Long Island Gas Station Owner Accused Of Exploiting Workers, Threatening Retaliation
A Long Island gas station owner is facing charges for allegedly exploiting employees and threatening to alert immigration authorities about their illegal status to keep them from reporting him, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office announced. West Hempstead resident Jernail Singh, the owner of MH One Enterprises, which operates the Sunoco gas station on Suffolk Avenue in Brentwood, was arrested this week for a series of alleged violations of labor laws. Suffolk County District Attorney Tim Sini said that Singh repeatedly violated state labor laws that include contacting or threateni…
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ICE Arrests 83 In NY Area, Including Hudson Valley, In Nationwide Enforcement Operation
A total of 83 arrests were made in the New York metro area as part of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) nationwide enforcement operation in which more than 2,000 were charged. Deportation officers made arrests throughout New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, and Jersey City, New Jersey. The 83 arrested were from 25 countries, including Albania, Argentina, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, India, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Russia, Trinidad, a…
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Long Island 7-Eleven Owner Admits To Hiring Undocumented Immigrants
The owner of a Long Island 7-Eleven has admitted to hiring undocumented immigrants to work at the store. Yong Min Choe, 55, of Northport, pleaded guilty this week at federal court in Central Islip before United States District Judge Joanna Seybert to conspiracy to conceal and harbor illegal aliens at the franchise in Brentwood. When sentenced, Choe faces up to 10 years’ imprisonment as well as a fine of up to twice the value of the gross gain. Additionally, Choe agreed to forfeit more than $1.3 million in assets that represent the proceeds of the offense. According to cour…
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Ex-Manager Of Long Island Catering Hall Admits To Forced Labor Conspiracy
A former manager at a Long Island catering hall admitted to a forced labor conspiracy and to threatening to deport employees who didn’t comply with his demands. Huntington resident Roberto Villanueva, 68, pleaded guilty in Central Islip federal court to forced labor conspiracy and forced labor of employees at the Thatched Cottage, a former catering and wedding venue in Centerport. U.S. Attorney Richard Donoghue that Villanueva, a former recruiter, and manager for the Thatched Cottage, admitted that workers were brought from the Philippines to the United States on work visas that expired sho…
Police & Fire
Two Men, Woman Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Tristate Area
Two men and a woman associated with a Chilean ring who are allegedly are responsible for multiple burglaries on Long Island and throughout the tristate area have been arrested, police said. For weeks, Nassau County Burglary Squad detectives have been investigating a string of residential burglaries, Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder announced on Thursday, Jan. 23. The burglaries are allegedly tied to an organized burglary ring based out of Chile. Ryder said that two days ago, on Tuesday, Jan. 21, detectives were on Sixth Avenue in College Point following intel involving a burg…
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NY DMV To Hire More Workers, Increase Hours Amid Long Lines After Green Light Law Takes Effect
To accommodate growing lines and exorbitant wait times at New York DMV locations created by the new Green Light Law, hundreds of new workers are being employed, and hours are being extended throughout the state. The Green Light Law, which was signed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo last year, went into effect in December, allowing more than 80,000 people statewide to receive a legal New York State license. New York is the 13th state to provide licenses to illegal immigrants. Under the Driver's License Access and Privacy Act, driver license applicants who have never been issued a Social Securi…
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NY Green Light Law Allowing Driver's Licenses To Undocumented Immigrants Takes Effect
Thousands of undocumented immigrants living in New York will soon be able to obtain a valid driver’s license now that a new law has taken effect. The Green Light Law, which was signed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo earlier this year, went into effect as of Monday, Dec. 16, allowing upwards of 80,000 people statewide to receive legal New York State driver’s licenses. "The Green Light law is legal and enforceable," New York Attorney General Letitia James said. "We expect all public officials to comply with the law. As the state's chief law enforcement officer, I’ll continue to vigorously …
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MS-13 Member Sentenced For Murder With Machetes, Baseball Bat On Long Island
A member of the MS-13 street gang on Long Island will spend 25 years in prison after being sentenced for beating a man to death with a machete in a gang assault. Marlon Guevara, also known as “Mosquito,” a member of the Sailors Locos Salvatruchas Westside clique of La Mara Salvatrucha, also known as the MS-13, was sentenced by United States Circuit Judge Joseph Bianco to 25 years’ in prison for his participation in the Oct. 13, 2016 murder of Dewann Stacks, and conspiracy to distribute marijuana. Guevara pleaded guilty in January. When his prison sentence is complete, Guevara will fac…
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ICE Arrests 82 During Hudson Valley, NYC, Long Island Enforcement Sweep
A total of 82 illegal immigrants were arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers during a five-day sweep in New York City, the Hudson Valley and on Long Island, officials announced. Of those arrested during the enforcement effort, which ended Wednesday, Sept. 25, more than 40 had been previously released from local law enforcement custody with an active detainer. Ten of those arrested were previously removed from the United States and returned illegally. Several had prior felony convictions for serious or violent offenses, such as sexual crimes, weapons charges, and a…
Obituaries
Thomas Laffey, Long Island Real Estate Legend, Dies
Thomas Laffey who was legendary in the Long Island real estate scene died on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at age 81. He founded Laffey Real Estate which has 13 offices throughout Nassau, Suffolk and Queens Counties, says the firm's website. He is survived by wife Eileen (nee O'Grady); siblings: Joseph, William, Mary Newcomb, Kathleen Kane; children: Philip (Neil Cox), Emmett (Karen), Mark (Claudia Poglianich), Brian (Beatrix Sebok) and Desmond (Brooke) and his grandchildren Morgan, Kieran, Finn, Jack, Connor, Shannan, Devon, Grant and Avery. He is preceded in death by his parents Michael and Cath…
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